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Executive/Head Chef in United States

Start date : 15th September 2025

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Position Galley > Executive/Head Chef

Vessel Type Shore Based Position

Charter/Private Private

Flag State US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Posted 5th Sep 2025

Job ID #2943786

Summary

 Private Chef Opportunity – San Francisco

Position: Full-Time Private Chef

Location: San Francisco, California (with travel flexibility)

Start Date: Trial beginning September 15, 2025

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Private Chef to join a UHNW household based in San Francisco. The ideal candidate is highly skilled across a variety of cuisines, with a focus on Asian and Mexican flavors, while being adaptable to international and modern health-conscious dining.

This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who thrives in both daily family-style cooking and refined dinner party settings, and who enjoys traveling with principals when required.

Requirements

  • US Citizen or Green Card Holder (work authorization required)
  • Based in California, with willingness to relocate to San Francisco
  • Minimum 5+ years’ experience as a private chef in UHNW households, estates, or yachts
  • Strong background in Asian and Mexican cuisines, with global culinary versatility
  • Comfortable managing dietary restrictions (gluten-free, vegan, keto, etc.)
  • Flexible, discreet, and able to adapt to changing schedules and travel requirements
  • Available to start with a trial on September 15, 2025

Responsibilities

  • Daily menu planning and execution for principals and guests
  • Shopping and sourcing high-quality, seasonal ingredients (farmers markets, specialty purveyors)
  • Maintaining kitchen organization and inventory
  • Creating menus for dinner parties, entertaining, and special occasions
  • Accompanying principals on domestic and international travel as required

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary (DOE)
  • Travel opportunities
  • Dynamic and engaging work environment within a private UHNW household
  • Opportunity to showcase creativity and global culinary expertise

???? How to Apply:

Please send your resume/CV, sample menus, and references

Visas

  • Green Card (or US Citizen)

Location

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  • Homeport San Francisco, United States
  • Destination North Pacific Ocean
  • Current Location United States